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HOW MANY CAR/LEV IS ANYONE TAKING IN A DAY.FREQUENCY? IS IT WORKING?

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Owings Mills, MD
January 21, 2023
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Members responded to a question about Carbidopa/Levodopa (Car/Lev) dosing by sharing a wide range of schedules, from 3 times daily to every 4... Read more

Members responded to a question about Carbidopa/Levodopa (Car/Lev) dosing by sharing a wide range of schedules, from 3 times daily to every 4 hours, with most finding their current regimen effective but noting wear-off issues before the next dose. Several members shared that their doctors added entacapone to help Car/Lev last longer, which reduced off-time without needing higher doses. A recurring theme was that stress and anxiety can reduce the medication's effectiveness, and regular check-ins with a neurologist are key to finding the right balance.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Just a couple of weeks I'm gonna have to talk to my doctor about entacappone

January 25, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I take 4 Carbidopa - Levadopa per day.. 8am..12pm..4pm..8pm. I asked my neurologist when I saw him last if he thought I should add another one. He said not now. I believe it is working. The only time I have off times is about a half hour before my next dose.

January 23, 2023 (edited)
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hello Team
I take 3 C/L a day. I noticed that my muscle stiffness and pain in my chest and back has improved

January 22, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank You Donna! I'll definitely spread the a Joy!

March 26, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member
Hi Martha 👋
I take it 4 times a day...it doesn't work for me if I get anxious or stressed.
I also feel like it stops working about 20 minutes before my next dose.
Have a wonderful day 🥳🤸🎉
Smile,
Donna 😁
👍💚🍀🙏🙌

March 20, 2023

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